The Lent is still important in Russia and each restaurant prepares a special menu for that period. Such menu may contain any dishes, not only from the Russian cuisine, but they are all strictly vegan or as we say in Russian "postnye" which means "Lenten". Many Russians fast on these dates. According to the Orthodox tradition it is equally important to cleanse not only your body through fasting but also your soul, that is not to think bad about the others, be patient and humble.